The highest peak in Africa the largest free-standing mountain in the world. If you are reasonably physically fit, you can reach the summit (Uhuru Peak) and look out over Africa. There is no special equipment or expertise needed to ascend "Mt Kilimanjaro" because the routes have been chosen to allow a slow gradual hike, with the full support of our professional expert mountain guide. We recommend a 5 to 6 day hike up to Mt Kilimanjaro, which includes one day of acclimatization between 10,000 and 15,000 ft. There are several routes to choose from and they vary by steepness and popularity. The Marangu route which is the easiest Route and the most frequented trail on Kilimanjaro. The Machame Route is more scenic and physically demanding, as is the Shira Route and Western Breach. All the routes provide a spectacular view as you hike through a variety of habitats - low montane forest, cloud and rain forest, moorland with huge lobelia plants, the alpine desert and the magnificent glacier walls.

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Arrival Services Transfer to Arusha.
If you are coming from Nairobi we will arrange a express shuttle bus to pick you up from your Hotel or Nairobi Airport the 1st shuttle leaves at 8:00 am and the 2nd leaves at 2:00 pm. If you are arriving direct to Kilimanjaro Airport we will meet you at the Airport or shuttle terminal and transfer to your hotel of your choice in Arusha or proceed with safari.

Day 01: Arusha - Machame Gate - Machame Hut Campsite.
An early start with a drive from Arusha to Machame gate. Begin trekking through the rain forests on a winding trail, for 5-7 hours to the Machame hut campsite (3100m) overnight.

Day 02: To Shira Hut Campsite.
After breakfast, leave the glades of the rain forest and continue on an ascending path, crossing a little valley and walking along a steep rocky ridge covered with heather. The route then turns west onto a river gorge at 3658m (5-7hours). Overnight at *Shira Hut campsite. (Extra day for acclimatization can be added here)

Day 03: To Barranco Hut Campsite.
From the Shira Plateau, continue trekking east towards the lava tower called "the shark's tooth". Shortly after the tower you come to a junction leading to the arrow glacier. Continue to Barranco Hut campsite (3950m) for overnight (5-7hours)

Day 04: To Barafu Hut Campsite.
Leaving Barranco continue walking on a steep ridge passing the Barranco wall, through the Karanga Valley and the junction which is connected to the Mweka trail. Continue trekking to Barafu Hut campsite (4600m) for overnight (8-9hours). The two peaks, Mawenzi and Kibo can be seen from this point.

Day 05: To Uhuru Peak - Mweka Hut Campsite.
Just after midnight trek to Stella point (5745m) on the way to the Summit, the Uhuru Peak. This part of the climb takes about 8 hours. You have now reached the highest point in Africa ((5895m)!! From the summit descend to Mweka hut campsite (3100m) for overnight (5hours).

Day 06: To Mweka Park Gates - Arusha
The day is spent descending to the Mweka park gates (3-4hours). Transfer to Arusha possible extension for Zanzibar beach holiday or Safari .

 Prices & Departures for 2005 (per person in double)

Available	6D/5N
Aug, Sep, Oct, Nov	$810
Dec, Jan, Feb, Mar	$820
Apr, May, Jun, Jul	$790
Per Person extra day acclimatization	$135
Single Supplement	$190

 

 

(Subject to change)